Strategic Program Manager – Life Sciences Partnerships

Valeris; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision + HSA/FSA

Telehealth & EAP

401(k) with employer match

PTO & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Valeris is seeking a Program Manager to lead client relationships and drive program execution across assigned brands. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on time, within scope and budget, while ensuring exceptional client service and operational excellence.

You will manage budgeting, tracking, and reporting, with a focus on achieving program KPIs and quarterly business reviews. This role requires strong communication and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, marketing, healthcare, or pharmaceutical industry.
• 3–4 years of project or program management experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong budgeting and financial acumen; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead program maintenance, updates, launches, and business rule changes with timely execution.
• Monitor funding and budget performance; review claims and trackers; ensure audit-ready documentation.
• Lead client meetings, set agendas, capture minutes, and track action items.
• Oversee weekly/bi-weekly/monthly reporting and insights trackers; coordinate with HUB and stakeholders.
• Manage invoicing, contracts in flight, and quarterly audits/variance analyses.
• Oversee escalation tracking, COs, and monthly budget files with governance.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder mgmt

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (business/accounting/marketing/healthcare/pharma)

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Valeris is seeking a Program Manager to lead client relationships and drive program execution across assigned brands. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver on time, within scope and budget, while ensuring exceptional client service and operational excellence.

You will manage budgeting, tracking, and reporting, with a focus on achieving program KPIs and quarterly business reviews. This role requires strong communication and the ability to travel as needed.